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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.80, 4,116.60 and 1,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.80, 4,116.60 and 1,804.44 is: 2,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.80 : 4,116.60 = 1,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.80/4,116.60 = 1,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.80x = 4,116.60 × 1,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.80x = 7,428,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,157.70/2,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.50

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